Biloxi Bay Boat Tours: 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

❌ No smoking or "smoking," no illegal substances, and no glass. No releasing human or pet remains per EPA Federal Law.

‼️ Tickets are non-refundable within 48 hours of departure except for unsafe weather/sea conditions.

⛔️ Each person counts as 1 passenger regardless of age per USCG rules. Only 6 passengers per boat per USCG license.

Your captain awaits.

Explore Deer Island and Biloxi Bay on this private, inshore 2-hour excursion on a traditional pontoon boat--captain included!

Boats are prohibited from traveling to Ship or Horn Islands.

What if there's bad weather?

Once you leave the dock, there are no refunds if you return early for any reason. If BILOXI BOAT TOURS or your party cancels due to unfavorable weather/sea conditions, a full refund or reschedule is available prior to leaving the dock.

See FAQs for more details.

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RATES

Regular $260 Holiday/Event $300

• Includes captain & fuel.

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WHO

6 human passengers max each boat

• Every person counts regardless of age. USCG rules, no exceptions.
• All ages are welcome, but at least 1 person in your party must be 18 or older.
• Dogs welcome: 3 max.

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WHEN

• Times vary based on hours of daylight.
• See Reservations for specific times.
• Expect 15 minutes for orientation.
• Early arrival encouraged!

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WHERE

• Check-in @ Point Cadet Marina, DOCK D, Slip #38
• Discover Biloxi Bay, Deer Island, and the Mississippi Sound!
• Ship Island & Horn Islands are off-limits.

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WHAT TO BRING

Glass containers prohibited on Deer Island. No compartment on the boat is fully waterproof.

• Small cooler
• Drinks & Snacks
• Camera
• Towels
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Water bowl & leash for dogs

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DOGS?

We welcome you to bring your furry family members along for the ride!

• Dogs are allowed on Deer Island but are required to be leashed.
• It is illegal to leave pet waste on the island.
• Drinking salt water will make your pup sick in a gross way.

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WHAT BBT PROVIDES

• USCG Licensed Captain
• USCG approved life vests, all sizes Passengers may bring their own USCG-approved life jackets if they wish.
• All required safety gear

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OTHER CAPTAIN TRIP OPTIONS

PUBLIC Deer Island Ferry Deer Island Sunset Cruise Biloxi Boat Ride

PRIVATE Deer & Bay Sightseeing Tour Catch & Release Family Fishing Tour

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FAQs

How many people can be on a boat?

The Captain's USCG license allows for 6 passengers max each boat. All humans count--no exceptions per USCG rules. Dogs welcome! Max number is 3.

Can we go to Ship or Horn Island?

NOPE--these are small pontoon boats not built for traveling in a true, unpredictable gulf environment. Deer Island (conditions permitting) makes up the southern boundary.

Can we go north of I-10?

NOPE--It's too far away, and the bridges are too low.

**So where CAN we go? **

The Deer & Bay Sightseeing excursion may include Deer Island, Biloxi Bay & Back Bay, and Fort Bayou.

!Permitted Areas

What if there's bad weather?

Once you leave the dock, there are no refunds if you return early for any reason. If the conditions are not suitable, there are no additional charges for cancelling for refund or rescheduling for weather anytime before you leave the dock. 

Savvy boaters assess the risks and consider their skill level and the comfort of their group. In boating there is more to the weather than sunshine or rain. Wind, waves, and thunderstorms can be the most dangerous phenomena on the water.

Afternoon storms with gusty wind and lightning occur frequently in June, July, and August and can rapidly present several hazards at the same time. A forecast of 50% scattered rain/storms is standard for summer afternoons in Mississippi. If a Small Craft Advisory (or worse) is issued and wind is gusting over 20mph, reservations will be revised.

What about dogs?

Heck yes! We welcome you to bring your furry family members along for the ride!

• Dogs are allowed on Deer Island but are required to be leashed.
• It is illegal to leave pet waste on the island.
• Drinking salt water will make your pup sick in a gross way.

Drinking salt water will make your pup sick in ways that are very unpleasant. Please remember to bring items to keep her/him comfortable especially if boating or the climate here is unfamiliar. Offer your furry pal plenty of freshwater, food, shade, and time to get used to the situation. We encourage you to bring a leash, properly fitted doggie life jacket, and a favorite toy.   Is the water safe for swimming?

Mississippi's coastal beaches are OPEN!

See MDEQ for more information. Beach advisories can be issued or rescinded any time. Bacteria levels along the beaches are frequently checked.

Can I do a sunset cruise? Book the latest Deer Island Sunset Cruise if you want to be on Deer Island for sunset.

That trip lasts 1.25 hours on the traditional pontoon. Biloxi Sunset Table

What does a captain trip include?

All captain trips are limited by USCG license to 6 passengers regardless of age. Prices include captain's fee, boat, fuel, and safety equipment. Feel free to bring anything to make your outing enjoyable!

Can I hire a captain on my own?

Not for this excursion. You would book a Rental instead of captain trip and pay your chosen captain separately. To BILOXI BOAT TOURS it would just be as if the captain were one of your party.   What costs am I responsible for?

Base price + 7% sales tax + booking fee are due upon booking.   Do I need to make a reservation?

It's best to ensure you have a boat & captain on the day you prefer! BILOXI BOAT TOURS operates by appointment. We can accommodate walk-ups only if a captain happens to be on-site at the time.

• Reservations require payment in advance.

• We do not hold boats/captains/seats without payment.
• If you don't wish to pay until departure time, you do not have a confirmed reservation.

Where do I check in?

On-time arrival is encouraged! Please call us if you will be late so we can coordinate other reservations. Check in @ Point Cadet Marina, Dock D, Slip #38.

Expect 15 minutes for paperwork and loading.

Can you pick up people elsewhere?

Per our insurance agreement, your entire party must sign the liability waiver and depart from/return to Point Cadet Marina.

Who can book a captain trip?

All ages are welcome, but at least 1 person in your party must be 18 or older.

What about booze, etc?

Alcohol is permitted for anyone 21+, but neither unsafe/rude behavior nor underage drinking will be tolerated and will result in the termination of your trip without refund. 

Illegal substances are prohibited. "Smoking" is not permitted.

What kind of boats do you have?

The Deer & Bay Sightseeing cruise will depart on the traditional pontoon with comfortable seating, radio/Bluetooth stereo, Bimini, anchor, and swim ladder.

What can we do?

Sightseeing is a great opportunity for photography, exploring & swimming on Deer Island, exploring the Back Bay, and dolphin-spotting.

What can we NOT do?

• Fishing is not allowed on this excursion.

• Illegal substances (including "smoking") and underage drinking are prohibited.
• Towing, tubing, and water skiing are forbidden. 
• Bow-riding is extremely dangerous and illegal.
• Releasing human or pet remains per EPA Federal Law

What do we need to bring with us?

• Plenty of water

• Cooler (glass containers are prohibited on Deer Island)
• Snacks
• Towels
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Hats
• Sunglasses
• Flip flops/water shoes
• Camera

What do you provide?

We provide a life jacket for each passenger, required emergency gear such as life ring or throwable float, air horn, flares, and fire extinguisher. Each boat also has an anchor, local nautical chart, boat hook/pole, and dock lines that travel with you.

Anyone under 13 years old is required to wear a properly fitted life jacket any time the boat is moving--no exceptions. We have sizes ranging from infant to XXXL that you may borrow for your outing. Passengers are welcome to bring their own life jackets if they are marked as USCG Approved.

Fish, sharks, and other critters?

No big, scary sharks here.   Spot soaring cranes, swooping pelicans, chatty gulls, osprey carrying fish, even migrating geese and monarch butterflies depending upon the time of year. You may spot an alligator lounging in the bayou. Catch minnows dancing and mullet jumping.

Along the beaches you'll find so many cool shells and bones, maybe even a horseshoe crab shell. Please don't take away the hermit crabs from their native environments! They will not survive.

During the summer, a variety of jellyfish are present in the water, and they also wash up onto the beach. Scan the water and sand for them. The bigger jellyfish with flowy tentacles have a very painful sting.

Look out for everyone's favorite. Please do not crowd or chase the dolphins! 

Everywhere you look there will be something interesting whether it's in the water, on the land, or in the sky!

Read all FAQs here.